increase, compound, aggravate

branch-after-branch, branched out or diffused, entangled, intricate, with one point leading to another

Pieces, bits.

criticize continuously

a small cut, bit, piece, cutting (of almond or pistachio, etc.)

a double-edged sword

branched, ramified, consecutive, continuous, one after the other

to raise a difficulty or obstacle (in the way of), to put a spoke (in the wheel of), to raise an objection (to), to carp or cavil (at)

(of a purdah observing woman) indulge secretly in carnal relationship with men